Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press)
See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press) is an intermediate-level shoulder exercise performed with dumbbells. It also involves the core and arms.
Dumbbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Intermediate
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press) also involves core, arms.
Strength
Movement pattern: press. This is a compound exercise.
Intermediate
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press)
- Grab a dumbbell with each hand and stand up erect.
- Clean (lift) the dumbbells to the chest/shoulder level and then rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing towards you as if you were getting ready to perform an Arnold Press. This will be your starting position.
- Now start extending your left arm overhead as you rotate the wrist so that the palm of your hand faces forward as you go up. Your elbows should come out also as you lift the weight. Simultaneously, you will also be bending from your hip to your opposite side. Tip: If you perform the exercise correctly, is should look as if you are trying to reach for something overhead on the right hand side of your body, but with your left arm. Breathe out as you perform this movement.
- Once you reach the top position breathe in. Then, with the weight fully extended overhead and you bent over to your right hand side, begin the movement to the left side.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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FAQ
Common questions about See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press).
What muscles does See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press) work?
See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press) primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the core and arms.
Is See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press) beginner-friendly?
It is listed as intermediate.
What equipment do I need for See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press)?
This variation uses dumbbells.
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